2022 Radon

SLIDE TRAIL AL 8.0

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€2,699($2,966)
Weight33.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, X1
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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26 mph

SLIDE TRAIL AL 8.0

26 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Radon Slide Trail 9.0: Direct-Sales Trail Bike of the Year - MBR

Apr 2020 · Paul Burwell

Radon Slide Trail 9.0 includes a carbon composite front triangle, alloy rear end, full Fox suspension and the latest Shimano 12-speed drivetrain.

Highs
  • Price: €2,999. Excellent suspension and handling. A ton of fun to ride.

Lows
  • Freehub body can spill its guts. Saddle won't suit everyone

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Singletrack World
Radon Slide Trail 8.0 Review | There's A Lot To Like

Nov 2019 · David Hayward

David checks out this value packed full suspension 29er, and finds there's plenty to like.

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Pinkbike
Review: Radon Slide Trail 10.0

Sep 2019 · David Arthur

The Slide Trail offers a good value for riders looking for an efficient all-rounder.

Highs
  • Amazing value for money

  • Top-end components

  • Space for water bottle

Lows
  • Very progressive suspension

  • Divisive looks

  • Geometry not the most progressive

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
RADON SLIDE TRAIL 8.0 in review

May 2019 · Christoph Bayer

RADON is on fire right now, releasing one new bike after the other. One of them is the RADON SLIDE TRAIL 8.0. For only € 2,499.

Highs
  • Efficient climber

  • Easy, intuitive handling

  • Excellent value for money

Lows
  • Not comfortable on the climbs

  • Harsh suspension

  • Fork overwhelmed by fast impacts

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Specs
Build
Frame

SLIDE TRAIL AL 29; Material: Alloy, Max. width tire: 2.4", Flip Chip for geometry adjusting, Hanger: #10240

ColorCoolgray / Coolgray

Fork

Fox 36 Performance, FIT GRIP 3-Pos. Boost; Rake: 44mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, 3-Pos. EVOL LV; Size: 185 x 55mm, Bushing size: top: Trunnion, bottom: 8 x 22.2mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Headset

VP, ZS44/ZS56

Stem

Race Face Æffect R, Ø35mm; 16": 40mm, 18": 50mm, 20": 50mm, 22": 50mm

Handlebar

Race Face Æffect R, 35 x 780mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

SDG Bel Air V3

Seatpost

Radon Competition Dropper, 31.6mm; 16": 125mm travel, 18": 150mm travel, 20": 150mm travel, 22": 150mm travel

TypeDropper

Pedals

not included

Grips

SDG Thrice

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, DUB, 30T, Boost, 170mm

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, Shiftmix

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-52

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Chain Guide

MRP1X, ISCG05

Brakes

Magura MT5

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SUNringlé Düroc 35 Expert, 31mm, 110/148mm

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Addix-Soft, Super Trail, TLE, 29" x 2.4", Rear: Schwalbe Big Betty, Addix-Soft, Super Trail, TLE, 29" x 2.4"

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